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H.R. 812In committee
MAKERS Act
Introduced: Jan 28, 2025
Latest action date: Jan 28, 2025
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- 119th Congress
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- Jan 28, 2025
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What this bill does
Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act or the MAKERS Act
This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to support research and development related to makerspaces. Under the bill, makerspaces are defined as community spaces that provide learners and entrepreneurs with tools, technology, and knowledge, and support educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early-stage business ventures.
Grant funds may be used to support research on the effectiveness of makerspaces in engaging students and communities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), among other functions.
In awarding grants, the NSF must prioritize certain applicants, including (1) community colleges and minority-serving institutions; and (2) institutions that apply in partnership with workforce development entities, high-need local educational agencies, or independent nonprofit or academic makerspaces.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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